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$500k of community grants announced
Community groups granted more than $500k of funding.
One dead, two in ICU after serious crash near Ōpōtiki
The crash is near Woodlands Rd.
Heavy rain warnings lifted for Bay of Plenty
Heavy rain warnings lifted for Bay of Plenty and Gisborne
Lifeguards in training get ready for Oceans 19 at Mount
Oceans 19 gets underway at Mount Maunganui today
Police release name of man who died in motorbike crash
Police have named the man who died in this week's Ruatoki crash.
Bay of Plenty school blaze 'suspicious'
A fire which torched part of a school overnight is being treated as suspicious.
Missing person found after 'well involved' Bay house fire
A missing person has been found after a house fire in the Eastern Bay of Plenty.
Child sex offender placed in shared family lodgings
'There are women and children there, I think it is ridiculous.'
Public invited to watch part of Trustpower community awards
The award finalists will share stories and achievements in a series of presentations.
Best beach in New Zealand, the winner is ...
Mount Maunganui again named New Zealand's best beach.
Helicopter called after person rolls quad bike near Whakatāne
A helicopter was en route
Higgins staff to get counselling
The Rotorua Lakes Council has taken a moment's silence to honour the three men who died
Horror Matatā crash: Firefighters need counselling
The trauma from Tuesday's horror SH2 crash near Matatā has been far-reaching.
Drone footage captures bubbling White Island crater lake
The video shows an eagle-eye view of the slime-green crater lake bubbling aggressively.
Firefighters to receive counselling after 'tragic' SH2 crash
Emergency services who responding to yesterday's SH2's Bay crash are to have counselling.
Witnesses sought as investigations launched into SH2 Matatā crash
Investigations have now been launched into the cause of a crash which killed three people.
'Horrific scene': Workers killed after truck loses control
One of the trucks was so badly damaged it was left 'opened up like a can of sardines'.
Bank robbery shooting: Dead Mongrel Mob member on meth, fired at police
The man was shot by officers after reports of family harm incident, bank robbery.
Crane to lift truck in fatal crash from river, closing SH2
A truck involved in a fatal crash is being lifted out of a river near Ōpōtiki today.
Rangitāiki River recommendations completed, says council
Regional council has implemented recommendations from flood report.
Occupants narrowly flee vehicle before train hits
The vehicle was found 'wrapped around' an oncoming train.
Obscured sight line issue for truckie killed at rail crossing
Report into the death of Waste Management driver Wayne Faga released today.
Junior doctors and midwives on strike today
Junior doctors walked off the job today. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Study looking for pregnant women
A university is looking for local pregnant women to participate in a study.
Local Focus: Māori Artist urges women to speak up
Mana wahine is the inspiration behind her Waitangi artwork. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Māori artist urges women to speak up
Mana wahine is inspiration behind her Waitangi artwork. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Motorcyclists die in horror weekend on Bay roads
Police are investigating both crashes
Elephant seal still resident in Whakatāne
Momoa the elephant seal remains in Whakatāne.
Bay of Plenty measles cases confirmed
Two cases of measles in Bay of Plenty confirmed.